28 ans plus tard

Having watched this movie, it made me realize that the second installment was the best one. The first one was still better than this one, but 28 Years Later for me was the least enjoyable of the three.

The story is very weak, and you are waiting for something bigger to start happening. But it never does. It seems that the trailer had us all captivated and was masterfully done, but then when you watch this movie you wonder if you're watching something different. I was expecting something a lot more powerful.

Another thing that I found a little bothersome, was the frequent display of nudity on the zombies. Yeah I get it, they don't wear clothes. But there seemed to be an awful lot of private parts on full display, especially of the male zombies. I wonder if the director and or screenwriter had some kind of fetish for that. I thought it was inappropriate and unnecessary, and not really adding to the story.

I won't be rushing out to buy this DVD that's for sure. The first two were classics, this third one will be one of those watch-one-time only movies.

This one will really divide the audience. Some will relish the stress inducing horror of the trip to the mainland, others will wonder if Alex Garland suffered a brain hemorrhage while he was writing the screenplay.

It looks pretty fantastic (strangely the colouring reminded me of Garland's Men) and, contrary to what a lot of reviews claim, the acting is solid, particularly from Jodie Comer and Alfie Williams. The mixing in of archive clips isn't a particularly groundbreaking move, but it's effective.

It's hard to define exactly what subgengre this film belongs to, but there are strong folk horror vibes throughout, and that plays well with the satirical edge to the film (what is it about zombie movies and satire?). As a political statement about 21st century British decline it isn't as over egged as I feared it might be- it's subtle to the point where I wonder whether it can be fully appreciated viewers who aren't familiar with our strange little island.

It's easily as tense and bloody as the other two films (although this one is rated 15 which shows you how times have changed). There are some genuinely tense moments throughout.

The ending. All I'll say is that however you imagine the last 5 minutes will go, you're wrong. If this is to be the first part of a trilogy, it's going to get batshit crazy (although again, anyone not familiar with British pop culture will not appreciate quite how bizarre the ending is).

Very different to anything in the previous two movies.

Some really good nods to the present Little England mentality, which would be lost outside of the UK. The crazy ending that is hilarious would also be lost if not familiar with the context.

So many subtle things that Boyle has included in here. The now felled sycamore gap tree being one. Any sense of distance with the cameos is artistic license.

The story is split into two halves and fans will prefer the first. There are some excellent scenes in there.

The Doctor is mad. A great character played by a superb actor.

I liked it and would watch parts again.

Totally bonkers!

I was excited to see this long awaited anticipated sequel I was hyped. And the movie was I finished I thought that I would not ever say this but it was a disappointment how is this even apart of this world?. The movie felt really weird it didn't have the same feel as the other two films the editing was off I was not a fan of that. And a lot of the characters were through away characters you don't really care about them. If there is anybody I like Spike was that person and Dr. Kelson was cool. There are some cool things in here but really I think it's forgettable unfortunately. I will give this another rewatch to see if my thoughts have changed if I'am recommending any of the 3 watch the first two.

The film is truly a tale of two halves. The first act was definitely entertaining. The world design looked amazing. Sprawling scenery and some genuinely scary moments involving the infected. This part of the film was by far the closest to the previous instalments. The direction here stands out - with grainy close-ups, fast jump cuts, and jarring transitions reminiscent of the original film, it pulls you right into the chaos.

Unfortunately, the momentum doesn't last. As the film transitions into its second half, it shifts gears into a more melodramatic human drama. The focus moves away from the infected threat and toward a lackluster subplot involving a mother and a doctor. The characters at this point make some questionable decisions which really doesn't help the film's validity.

The final act unfortunately teetered on lacklustre and borderline comedic, completely changing the tone of the first act.

I stand by saying the directing, camera work, editing and cinematography were the highlight. The landscapes and post apocalyptic setting was beautiful to look at. These elements made the film worth watching. There were some plot elements that were interesting enough but were never explored to the full potential.

However a weak plot, even weaker characters and a lacklustre ending prevent this instalment from being memorable.